I really like chocolate, but Im not a chocolate snob. Raised in the USA I was never a huge chocolate fan (we have waxy chocolate I know!) But since moving to Scotland I have got to try the delicious chocolates of Europe. My husband on the other hand is a huge chocolate lover, so we have tried hung about a few…
The best of the best! Their hot chocolate with whipped cream is to dream about. We don’t have this decadent enjoyment in California. I will miss you! When in UK search Hotel Chocolat and experience this special treat.
Cute little chocolatier shop. There’s a couple of seats in the window if you get a coffee or tea. But not really set up for people to sit in.There is a wall of craft chocolate bars, from gin and tonic to earl grey and bergamont. There’s also an assortment of truffles in the counter which are about £1 each.Two…
Bruntsfield seems to be the chocolate mecca of Edinburgh and Coco of Bruntsfield is another shop that doesn’t disappoint. I was gifted a box of lavender hot chocolate from this shop quite awhile ago and loved it, but never really put two and two together until, on a little pre-Christmas hop, we popped our…
Cute, cozy and delicious.I haven’t actually been in to sit as I find the place jammed at the weekends. However, the past few years I’ve headed here for a few gifts. They always go down well, particularly the haggis spice chocolate bars which are delicious and great for friends who are nervous about the real…
I crave coffee at every opportunity but I have some friends that, apparently, are less of a fan. Sometimes I want to find somewhere meet up and drink a warm beverage but whose specialty isn’t coffee. I think Hotel Chocolat is a good option.It’s a little bit hidden at the back of John Lewis amongst the clothes…
Cute place with great ambience. However, the chocolate used is of average quality. If you like supermarket-bought chocolate like Snickers, Maltesers, etc then this would be a good place to try. Don’t expect Belgian/Swiss quality chocolate cakes.